Category: Fiction

A beautifully written story that puts some home truths into perspective. Exit West is book of mystery, temptation and religion. A recommended read for all. First thoughts I picked up Exit West in Waterstones after being immediately attracted by the cover. I tend to do […]

A story that had me laughing out loud, becoming totally invested in the characters and speed-reading just to find out how it ends (not just because I was reading for review!) Here’s a little breakdown of the plot – The story follows a grandmother named Lola and […]

An intriguing tale of 3 very different women from very different backgrounds. The Zanzibar Wife is all about the difference between cultures but how in the end we are all the same. Before I launch into the review, here’s a little background info (no spoilers) – […]

A light-hearted read that will have you cry-laughing every second. A must-read for any mothers-to-be or someone who has a best friend who is expecting. You’ll relate so bad. I know what you’re thinking.. Jess, why so many book reviews about women having babies? Got something […]

Another week, another Top 10 Tuesday list to ponder over! This week’s topic is Books I Can’t Believe I Read. The Artsy Reader Girl suggests that these could be books that take you out of your comfort zone; guilty pleasures you wouldn’t usually want people to know […]

A story told with humour about the realities of trying for a baby in the 21st Century. I literally couldn’t put it down! Quick plot run-down (no spoilers) – The story is about Felix and Olivia, two 30-somethings who make the conscious decision to try for a […]

Every Tuesday I’ve decided to take part in The Artsy Reader Girl’s Top Ten Tuesday linky. If you’re obsessed with books like I am, check it out! Every week is a different theme, and by looking at the title you can see that this week is about those […]

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